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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Mexican; Veracruz
Title:Head
Date Made:ca. 1000
Type:Sculpture
Materials:Ceramic; earthenware (Terracotta) with asphaltum decoration
Place Made:North America; Mexico; Veracruz
Measurements:overall: 6 1/2 in x 5 1/4 in x 4 in; 16.51 cm x 13.335 cm x 10.16 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1992.14.4
Credit Line:Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Human head with square hole on the back; 3 teeth; black painted details on his headdress and eyes; defined nose and lips; dots around forehead.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology

Subjects:
Terra-cotta; Civilization, Ancient; archaeological objects; Pottery

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